Stereophile Magazine "Recommended Component"

Beautiful Three-Shelf Real Wood Rack By Salamander Design

The Archetype 3.0 three-shelf audio rack not only looks great, but it is also packed with performance-enhancing features. And Archetype racks were honored as a "Recommended Component" by Stereophile magazine.

According to HomeTheaterReview.com in it's August 20, 2008 review of the five-shelf version, "The Salamander Archetype 5.0 AV rack is an affordable and completely flexible system that will proudly hold the finest of AV gear in style, while the numerous options and add-ons allow you to design an entire wall unit for your home…. These are high-quality racks that offer more than their price point would lead you to believe."

Infinitely Adjustable Shelves

Highly original Archetype audio racks offer unique features never before available at this price. Each shelf is infinitely adjustable, so you can change the spacing between shelves for gear of varying heights, or allow extra breathing room for hot running gear.

Shelves are held firmly in place-above and below-by a combination of energy-damping neoprene washers, steel washers, and steel nuts. This damping feature prevents vibrations from traveling from component to component within the rack.

Expandable Design

Archetype racks are a modular design, which means you can add or remove shelves as you change equipment. But that's not all. You can also add extra features to your Archetype, including spike feet, casters, or a storage drawer.

Beautiful Wood Finishes

You get tons of performance with these Salamander racks. But we think the best feature of all might just be the choice of beautiful wood finishes that guarantees a match with any room decor. Choose black, cherry, or walnut finish.

Salamander Archetype 3.0 Three Shelf Audio Rack - Item # SMA3

Three-shelf audio rack

Strong, 3/4"-thick height-adjustable wood shelves

5/8"-diameter threaded steel rods, washers, and bolts

Useable width between the steel rods is 19.25"

Modular design lets you add or subtract shelves

Luxurious real hardwood finishes

Some assembly required

Salamander Archetype 3.0 Three Shelf Audio Rack - Item # SMA3

Archetype racks are constructed of 23"-wide, 16"-deep, and 3/4"-thick wood shelves held in place by a system of 5/8" diameter threaded steel rods, washers, and bolts.

The useable width between the steel rods is 19.25".

Some assembly required.

Three shelves, 28"-tall, 16"-deep, 23"-wide.

Salamander Archetype 3.0 Three Shelf Audio Rack - Item # SMA3

"The Salamander Archetype 5.0 AV rack is an affordable and completely flexible system that will proudly hold the finest of AV gear in style, while the numerous options and add-ons allow you to design an entire wall unit for your home. The infinitely adjustable shelving provides that custom rack look without the cost. These are high-quality racks that offer more than their price point would lead you to believe. This is a system you should look at if you are in the market for affordable quality shelving for your gear."

Any purchaser of a black shelf rack should be told that the shelves now have a matte finish. About 10 years ago I purchased a 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0. The shelves on those units had a piano glossy finish. I was expecting the same. The change is not a problem for me but others may care.

- Kirby O, TX

Like it a lot

Decided that it was time to buy a quality rack for my home theater components. Packing was great - kept everything from getting damaged. Assembly is simple but takes a few minutes and putting the nuts on the posts is tedious. READ the directions twice before you start. I like the ability to move the middle shelf up or down as needed. Quality of wood is good - quite solid.